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The Chair: A Conversation About Our Cathedral

Posted on January 11, 2023 in: News

The Chair: A Conversation About Our Cathedral

The Cathedral of St. Patrick, in typical gothic style, the interior has a real sense of being in a forest. Bundled columns that reach up and open like branches into ribs and clustered bosses on the ceiling that are reminiscent of foliage and the reinstatement of the garden, creating a salvific theme.

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Posted on October 27, 2025 in: News

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St. Bartolo Longo Is an Example for Those with Mental Health Struggles, Priest Says

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Special Report on Pope Leo’s Apostolic Exhortation

Posted on October 28, 2025 in: News

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Special Report on Pope Leo’s Apostolic Exhortation

In his first major document as pontiff, Pope Leo XIV has released a powerful call to action for the universal Church. His apostolic exhortation, Dilexi Te (“On Love for the Poor”), promulgated on October 4, 2025, the Memorial of St. Francis of Assisi, and released in English five days later, sets forth a vision of the Church centered on compassion, humility, and solidarity with the poor. Building upon the unfinished work of Pope Francis, Dilexi Te weaves together the pastoral wisdom of two shepherds whose lives and ministries have been deeply shaped by Latin Ame...

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The Catholic Medical Association: Upholding the Principles of the Catholic Faith in the Science and Practice of Medicine

Posted on October 27, 2025 in: News

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The Catholic Medical Association: Upholding the Principles of the Catholic Faith in the Science and Practice of Medicine

The dilemmas are real, and our decisions cut deep. As medical professionals, we struggle to integrate our Catholic values into the practice of medicine. Here is just a sampling of the moral struggles confronted by physicians every day: Many physicians are inundated by requests for birth control prescriptions. Countless young women go to the doctor specifically for that reason, being quite upfront that they want the pills to avoid pregnancy and to “just have fun.” Many medical professionals now know that if they say no, their healthcare organization might disc...

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